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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.55, 5,561.17 and 2,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.55, 5,561.17 and 2,925.08 is: 4,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.55 : 5,561.17 = 2,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.55/5,561.17 = 2,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.55x = 5,561.17 × 2,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.55x = 16,266,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,836.97/3,704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.04

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